Sunday
Nov162008
Dirty Pictures by pdxcross
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 9:49PM | in sidelines 
We’re excited to announce we are publishing a book in December. The book will celebrate the 2008 cyclocross season and the sport that hundreds of mostly sane people think is a good way to spend a Sunday and think about the other six days.
We hope that you would like a copy.
Heidi Swift has kindly offered to collaborate with us by penning an essay for Dirty Pictures. It may mention whiskey, it may not — we’re not sure yet. But, we know it is gonna be great.
Her deadline is Wednesday. So is yours. ”My deadline?”, you ask with a raised eyebrow.
Yep, your deadline. Here’s an opportunity to be quoted in the book. Allow us to explain:
We would love for you to send us your thoughts about cyclocross. The comments we have received from you via the website and in person have amused, surprised and delighted us. We would like to include that spirit in our book. For example:
—What does cyclocross (and/or the season of cyclocross) mean to you? And, can you describe it in one sentence? —What was the best sound bite/comment you heard at the races this year? —How do you feel when you are in a race? Update: What's the funniest thing you have heard screamed out during a race?
Share them with us. We understand this is short notice, but this book has come together quickly and unexpectedly. We may use some of your quotes in the book to complement the voice and dimension of the experience of cyclocross this season. While there are no guarantees of inclusion, we want to give you the opportunity if you would like it. If so, please email your thoughts to pdxcross@gmail.com by this coming Wednesday (November 19) night (9pm).
And, here's what to expect about the book:
Dirty Pictures, Volume One will be 120 pages filled with black and white photos (some you have seen before, many you have not) printed on premium silk finish paper. There will be a softcover and hardcover option.
The softcover will cost $45 (plus shipping) and the hardcover will cost $65 (plus shipping). Both will look sweet on your coffee table.
One important note: Dirty Pictures is not available to purchase just yet. We’re still in production. In fact we just finished shooting in Hillsboro, and are proofing pictures as we post this. But, there will be a proof copy available to view at the Cross Crusade Season End Celebration on December 7th and at that time we’ll have all the details on how to order Dirty Pictures, Volume One. We’ll be there celebrating with you.
And as a heads up, in order to receive your copy for Christmas, you will need to order by December 9th (for ground shipping) or December 15th (for next day air). We’ll remind you of this when when we see you at the party on the 7th.
Planning ahead, we’re hoping to host a little shindig early next year with some beer, books and lots of sharpies so you can write fun things in friends’ books such as, “Stay sweet; see you next fall.” or “BFF, don’t ever change!”. You get the idea.
Oh, and one more thing (yes, thanks for hanging here through this long post): If you DO NOT want your photograph to be published in Dirty Pictures, please let us know asap. We want everyone to feel comfortable with this project and with us so please shoot an email to pdxcross@gmail.com and let us know.
Thanks. It’s been an honor spending Sundays with you.
Reader Comments (17)
Kick a@@ idea. I may have to think about this.
Now look what you did?! Making me think on a Monday and while I am at work. Hmmm time to start pondering and ignoring work.
another idea...what was the funniest thing, the most unique thing you have heard yelled at a race?
I read an email today that said
"it is a bike race, not roller derby"
"Give me a fishstick!"
Someone actually yelled that to me at Astoria when I was riding as the Gorton's Fisherman :)
Somebody said
" You should light that cigar up "
at astoria, because i had a old man mask that had a cigar in it
another idea:
what was the best costume at astoria
At more than one race I've seen the leader go by, and a spectator will call out "Awesome, keep going, you're in the lead!". A few seconds later the chaser comes along and the same person is yelling "He's right up there, go kill 'em!". This is why I love cross.
having spent quite a bit of time racing and competing in various sports, it was not until i tried cyclocross that i coined the term "barf speed". simply put, its the speed your going in that last 500m to the finish, chasing or being chased, its when you suck every last drop out of the tank and charge ahead.
Haiku for the end of Cross Crusade:
Do you remember?
We saw our breath, sweat, tire tracks
washed away by rain
Will ya ship to the UK?
yes. it will ship to wherever. shipping costs will obviously change. thanks.
Oh my! now I'm excited! like a pig in... (insert word here)...
BTW the word isn't space!
Sign me up! This is the single greatest collection of cross photography (and words) I've ever seen. I'll have to give some thought to the funniest comments I've heard as my brain usually shuts off after the first lap-- just before my lungs it seems.
[...] just completed a two week marathon getting Dirty Pictures ready for print. Thank god for Deb, the pdxcross designer. Her creativity and general willingness [...]
Funniest thing I heard was when a buddy from Team Beer (Peer) shouted "Go Pete...You're a gazelle!" as I crossed the two pack at Kruger's. While it was honest (slightly inebriated) encouragement I certainly did not feel like anything resembling a gazelle. In fact I had to laugh to myself because after 5 laps on the singlespeed, I envisioned myself as a lumbering, old, out-of-breath-, snot-streaked, gazelle in super-slo-mo.
[...] PDXCross is releasing a book from the 2008 season appropriately named, “Dirty Pictures.” The book will highlight not only photos from the races but commentary, thoughts, and quips from [...]
Stunning photography. Great spreads!
From now on I’m leaving my point n’ shoot at home and leaving it all up to you guys. Why should I bother? Truly stunning work, and I’m so happy you’re putting it together in a book!